Its a story of religion, devotion and radical faith, and the film itself comes along just as radical as the subject matter, telling the story in only 14. The stations of the cross the stations of the cross, the way of the cross, the way of sorrows, or the via crucis, all refer to the journey jesus christ travelled from the time he was condemned to death until his body was placed in a burial tomb. Yes, its stark a series of fixedangle long shots, the film comes with no added music, which may cause some to fall by the. Jul 10, 2015 stations of the cross is an experiment in film formalism that uses strict artistic techniques to mirror the restrictions of religious fundamentalism. Stations of the cross 2015 sanctuary of saint philomena. The new stations of the cross quotes showing 127 of 27 whenever we use our religion, as individuals, or as groups within the church, to act in tandem with. Along with recent greats like ida and, more directly, cristian mungius beyond the hills, stations of the cross belongs among the decades best films about the lengths one must go to in order to. The way of the cross stations of the cross extended version 2015. Stations of the cross 2014 a one of sdgs ten runnersup of 2015 sdg original source. The new stations of the cross quotes by megan mckenna. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.
Hanns zischler, lucie aron, anna bruggemann, michael kamp, moritz knapp, birge schade, florian stetter, sven taddicken, lea van acken, franziska weisz, dietrich bruggemann, stations of the cross 2014 kreuzweg, stations of the cross 2014, kreuzweg, dietrich bruggemann, hanns zischler. As part of this, shes been taught to rigidly adhere to orthodox christian values which tends to result in her being segregated at school, and often ridiculed by her classmates. Pius xii and their traditionalist interpretation of catholicism. A stylistically formal film about a young woman determined to offer her life to god packs a considerable emotional punch, writes mark kermode. It is really good, for a second year, to be able to welcome artbelow s stations of the cross exhibition to st marylebone parish church. Stations of the cross official us release trailer 1 2015 drama movie hd told in fourteen fixedangle, single shot, individual tableaus that. Stations of the cross official us release trailer 1 2015 drama.
Stations of the cross chosen for the italian critics award 30102015. Feb 25, 2012 the way of the crossstations of the crossextended version 2015. Crux dietrich bruggemanns stations of the cross opens with a catechism class, a small group of confirmation candidates being instructed by a young priest florian stetter. Holy week is quickly approaching, as we begin the remembrance of christs crucifixion, death and his glorious resurrection. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day. It is a story told in 14 shots, each one meant to represent one of the 14 stations of the cross of the title. The stations of the cross by saint francis of assisi. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back a wonderful audio stations of the cross a priest reads the same words as are in the booklet and as are on with the coloring. A spiritual movie for practicing empathy and compassion for fearful.
The stations of the cross with text from scripture, also known as the way of the cross, recounts fifteen key moments of the passion of jesus christ. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. Structurally, mel gibsons 2004 film, the passion of the christ, follows the stations. Stations of the cross is an indictment and, at the same time, the legend of a saint.
Formally, stations of the cross is a rigorous achievement. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from christs last day. Lea van acken and florian stetter in stations of the cross, directed by. The way of the cross stations of the cross duration. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. Meditations on stations of the cross composed by pope st. Hugh gillespie, smm featuring the unique set of stations found in st. Stations of the cross was released in the us by the good folks at film movement, which over the years has released a tons of great foreign and indie movies that otherwise would never have seen the light of day in the us. Le film stations of the cross 2014 vostfr admin 20170701t02. Full text of stations of the cross see other formats preparatory prayer all. In this stylized film almost all the chapters utilize a fixed angle shot. Stations of the cross 2015 stations of the cross the stations commemorate the stops along the via dolorosa latin.
Seven new ways to pray the stations of the cross inspired. These are the same images featured in the way of the cross, the path to new life orbis books, a collaborative venture with noted author and member of the benedictine sisters of erie, pennsylvania, sr. Satisfy your thirst for holy mass and for stations of the cross. Each of the films 14 scenes was filmed in a single take and. A dvd presentation of the stations of the cross narrated by fr. Stations of the cross chosen for the italian critics award 3010 2015. The stations of the cross constitute a major devotion in the catholic world. The way of the cross stations of the cross extended version 2015 duration. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Kreuzweg adalah sebuah film drama jerman tahun 2014 garapan dietrich bruggemann. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. Originally, this pious practice was limited to jerusalem and its environs. They surround the various sacred places which were personally sanctified by the sufferings and death of our divine savior.
What are the stations of the cross and what can we learn from them. This is the complete list of the 14 stations, as st francis defined them. Central catholic stations of the cross performance 2015 duration. Left behind is a broken family that finds comfort in faith, and the question if all these events were really so inevitable. Jul 10, 2015 as maria crumples before our eyes, many will find stations of the cross heartbreaking and infuriating. Carmelite stations of the cross society of the little flower. Its a story of religion, devotion and radical faith, and the film itself comes along just as radical as the subject matter. So maria goes through 14 stations, just like jesus did on his path to golgatha, and reaches her goal in the end. Stations of the cross belongs among the decades best films about the lengths one must go to in order to balance strong beliefs with a tolerance toward a secular world that fights against those.
The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path jesus walked to mount calvary. May 19, 2015 the homespun realism evoked by flores plain visuals is subtly layered with religious symbolism. It is fitting that barnett newmans magnum opus occupies the seventh station, at the heart of this journey. The story unfolds in fourteen chapters, which are titled after the various stations of the cross, detailing christs journey to his crucifixion. At school this 14yearold girl has all the typical teenage interests, but when shes at home with her family she follows the teachings of the society of st. Not even christian, a boy she meets at school, can stop her, even if in another world, they might have become friends, or even more. Starring lea van acken, moritz knapp, lucie aron, florian stetter, anna bruggemann and franziska weisz. It is a summit so high that it is lost in the clouds of mystery. Each of these 14 scenes is brought in a single take, and all but two chapters late in the film are filmed with a fixed camera angle. Feb 09, 2014 berlin a german teenage girl struggles with questions of life, death and faith in stations of the cross kreuzweg, director dietrich brueggemanns remarkable and formally rigorous arthouse. Stations of the cross is a quiet film, deep in content and profoundly critical of the catholic churchs culture of repression that misguides young minds by limiting their senses and curtailing. Drawing on his numerous visits to the holy land over 100 and counting, steve brings his unique energy and enthusiasm to this meditation on the stations of the cross.
Stations of the cross, a portrait of religious fervor the. This movie by the german director dietrich bruggemann can be viewed three ways. The stations of the cross, also known as the via dolorosa, is a narration of the final hours in the life of jesus christ on earth that continues to provide spiritual conviction for every christian and application to our lives. The way of the cross stations of the cross youtube. Clare is a roman catholic community that cherishes its faith tradition, celebrates the sacraments, and cultivates lives of gospel service and stewardship. Last years stations of the cross exhibition 2014 stations of the cross 2015. Thanks to jeff dunn for leading us in these meditations. Its a story of religion, devotion and radical faith, and the film itself comes along just as radical as the subject matter, telling the story in only 14 fixedangle long shots, allowing the viewer to contemplate the interactions on screen in an. The film is carried by young actress lea van acken, forced to really emotionally deliver given the lack of camera tricks some actors use as a. Kreuzweg is a 2014 german drama film directed by dietrich bruggemann. Stations of the cross film stations of the cross german. A playlist for the stations of the cross karen ullo in my role as a parish music director, one of my most important duties is to program music that draws the congregation more deeply into the mysteries of the mass and the liturgical seasons.
A girl becomes convinced of her sacrificial destiny in dietrich bruggemanns strangely moving film, writes peter bradshaw. The stations of the cross may be done at any time, but is commonly a part of lenten spiritual practice, specifically on good friday. The writing is so sharp and precise, it could almost be a scene from a documentary. A girl becomes convinced of her sacrificial destiny in dietrich bruggemanns strangely.
Told in fourteen fixedangle, single shot, individual tableaus that parallel christs journey to his own crucifixion, stations of the cross is both an indictment of fundamentalist faith and the articulation of an impressionable teens struggle to find her own path in life. We invite you to take the stations of the cross into your life and reflect upon as we prepare to enter a week filled with importance for our faith. Mar, 2020 the stations of the cross may be done at any time, but is commonly a part of lenten spiritual practice, specifically on good friday. Kreuzweg is a 2014 german drama film directed by dietrich. Here, combined on a single dvd, is the complete recitation of all twenty mysteries of the rosary, including the new mysteries of light that were recommended by pope john paul ii, as well as all fourteen of the traditional stations of the cross. Newman did not see the stations so much as a narrative sequence as fourteen permutations on a single moment. Each of these 14 scenes is brought in a single take, and all but two chapters late in. Stations of the cross 2015 st marylebone parish church. The longestrunning awards for film music recordings. Complete list of awards 19882018 the sammy film music awards sfma are named in honor of songwriter, sammy cahn 191993. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. Followers of jesus have told the story of his passion, death and resurrection while. Busted halo has created a series of virtual stations designed for personal devotion.
With her confirmation approaching, maria internalizes the churchs strict messages more than ever, particularly that of the power of sacrifice. The way of the crossstations of the crossextended version 2015 duration. The fifteenth and last station, the resurrection, is not prominently depicted compared to the other fourteen but it is implied since the last shot before credit titles is jesus resurrected and about to leave the tomb. A very unusual and inspiring talk in which you feel you are there as jesus is condemned to death, scourged, forced to carry his cross. Left behind is a broken family that finds comfort in faith. Franziska weisz, florian stetter and lucie aron also costar. Lea van acken and florian stetter in stations of the cross, directed by dietrich bruggemann. The film had its premiere in the competition section of the 64th berlin international film festival, where it won the silver bear for best script. Mar 02, 2017 the stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Others may laugh out loud at her mother, a walking nightmare of pious, punishing rectitude.
Cardinal ratzingers meditations for way of the cross. Stations of the cross is an experiment in film formalism that uses strict artistic techniques to mirror the restrictions of religious fundamentalism. A version of this article appears in print on july 10, 2015, section c, page 8 of. Pray and experience the stations of the cross at church with the audio version available for download at the holy rosary and divine mercy chaplet dvd is also available. Stations of the cross film wikipedia bahasa indonesia.
Our route through manhattan begins with the baby jesus narrow escape from herods condemnation of the infant boys of bethlehem. Full text of stations of the cross internet archive. The stations of the cross or the way of the cross, also known as the way of sorrows or the via crucis, refers to a series of images depicting jesus christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. These stations relate to jesus teachings about the kingdom of god and the reason his vision of this kingdom led to his death. This is the full length version of the stations of the cross. The stations of the cross are commonly found in churches as a series of 14 small icons or images. Nov 30, 2014 a stylistically formal film about a young woman determined to offer her life to god packs a considerable emotional punch, writes mark kermode. Film tersebut tayang perdana dalam sesi kompetisi festival film internasional berlin ke64, dimana film tersebut memenangkan silver bear untuk naskah terbaik. Vitus catholic church in touhy, nebraska ammodramus, cc0, via wikimedia commons blogs feb. To be spiritually literate, we need to embrace the world, believing that it is full of meanings which we can discover. In the 12th century, st francis of assisi devised the list and started the tradition of reciting it as a type of devotional service. Maria and her profoundly catholic family practice a radical version of the faith. Reproductions of janet mckenzies stations of the cross are available as a complete series, individual prints and as a 12x36 inch poster.
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